Falconry in the Gulf

December 26, 2012

Kamran Jebreili/AP

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In this Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 photo, a falcon closes in on prey dangled from a remote control model plane during a training session in the outskirts of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While the methods to develop top-quality hunting falcons date back to antiquity, its transition into a modern Middle Eastern passion has brought in microchip tagging and price tags that can run well over $10,000 for a prime bird.

Kamran Jebreili/AP

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In this Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 photo, a falcon closes in on prey dangled from a remote control model plane during a training session in the outskirts of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While the methods to develop top-quality hunting falcons date back to antiquity, its transition into a modern Middle Eastern passion has brought in microchip tagging and price tags that can run well over $10,000 for a prime bird.